OLD-FASHIONED DATE BAR RECIPE

OLD-FASHIONED DATE BAR RECIPE

from nelliebellie.com
45 min
18 servings

Sweet date filling sandwiched between a buttery crust and oatmeal topping in this classic treat.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract (or vanilla extract)
  • 1 cup flour (gluten-free works great!)
  • 8-12 oz Medjool dates (chopped)
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup flour (gluten-free works great!)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (cold)
  • 1/4 cup quick oatmeal
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, in a small, heavy saucepan bring the water to a boil.

  3. 3

    Mix the flour, sugar, and butter with a pastry cutter until nice and crumbly.